"Hamid's behaviour was audacious, corrupt and criminal."
A former police officer who shared confidential information with her drug-dealer boyfriend has been jailed for three years.
Former PC Tubah Hamid was convicted of misconduct in public office, computer misuse and illegal prison communications.
While working for Greater Manchester Police (GMP), she struck up a relationship with Mujahid Ishaq, a member of an organised crime group.
Hamid unlawfully accessed police systems, passed confidential information to Ishaq and advised him on how to recognise whether he was under surveillance.
She was also present when Ishaq was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder but failed to tell officers that she was a serving police officer.
How Tubah Hamid helped her Boyfriend
An investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) and GMP’s Professional Standards department found that Hamid shared confidential information with Ishaq between December 2021 and June 2022.
On June 16, 2022, Hamid was seen getting into a car with Ishaq after calling in sick from work.
Later that day, that car was involved in a cocaine deal.
Officers also uncovered text messages between Hamid and Ishaq from April 2022, in which she gave him information about checking whether he was being monitored by police.
Hamid searched for four people on police computer systems between October 2021 and March 2022. Two of those people were later contacted by Hamid without a proper policing purpose.
Liverpool Crown Court heard that Hamid was also present when police raided Ishaq’s address.
Officers arrested him on suspicion of attempted murder and participation in the activities of an organised crime group.
However, Hamid did not tell officers at the scene that she was a serving police officer.
She was subsequently charged with three counts of misconduct in public office and four counts of computer misuse.
Hamid was also charged with providing information to an organised crime group and causing the transmission of an image or sound from within a prison via electronic communications.
Hamid was convicted at trial in July after not giving evidence in her defence.
Facing the Sentence
At sentencing, the court heard Hamid had no previous convictions and had been of good character before becoming involved with Ishaq.
Ishaq, who was described as a well-established Class A drug dealer, was jailed for five years and six months in May 2025 for supplying Class A drugs and dangerous driving.
Hamid was sentenced to three years in prison for misconduct in public office, with four months for computer misuse and four months for illegal prison communications.
The two four-month sentences will run concurrently.
As she was sentenced, Hamid cried.
Judge Gary Woodhall described Hamid’s behaviour as “audacious, corrupt and criminal”.
IOPC Director of Engagement Amanda Rowe said: “Disclosing confidential information without reasonable excuse or justification can significantly damage the trust and confidence that members of the public place in the police.
“Hamid’s behaviour was audacious, corrupt and criminal.
“Her actions, in using her position of power to assist criminal activity rather than clamp down on it, were a complete betrayal of the public’s trust and have no place in policing.
“Her lack of judgement and professionalism was a serious breach of the trust placed in the police by the public. The investigation ensured she was held accountable for her actions and she now has a criminal record as a result.
“The evidence we have seen points towards this being an isolated case of police corruption on this scale but the outcome sends a clear message to any officer who conducts themselves in such a way – they face serious consequences and will be held to account.”
Detective Superintendent Dave Jones, of GMP’s Professional Standards Directorate, added:
“This matter was thoroughly investigated by our Anti-Corruption Unit, whose relentless pursuit of the evidence, attention to detail and unwavering commitment to integrity ensured that this corruption was exposed and brought before the courts.
“While this may have been an isolated lapse in judgement, it represented a serious breach of the standards expected of police officers and the trust placed in them by the public.
“Hamid was dismissed prior to her conviction under accelerated procedures in August 2025.
“The conviction and dismissal of former PC Hamid sends a clear and unequivocal message that there is no place in Greater Manchester Police for officers who abuse the privileged access entrusted to them, undermine the integrity of policing, or involve themselves with criminality.
“The vast majority of police officers and staff serve the public with honesty, professionalism and dedication every day.
“Their reputation is damaged by the actions of those who choose to disregard their oath and place personal loyalties above their duties.
“The public must be able to trust that police powers, information and systems are used lawfully and for legitimate policing purposes only.
“When that trust is broken, we will act robustly to investigate wrongdoing, pursue criminal offences where the evidence supports it, and remove those responsible from the organisation.
“No police officer is above the law. Those who abuse their position for personal reasons or seek to assist individuals involved in serious criminality should expect to face the full consequences of their actions.”
